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Scheme for Persons with Benchmark Disability Requiring High Support

The scheme aims to promote economic self-reliance and ensure the well-being of persons with benchmark disabilities requiring high support. It provides a one-time financial assistance of ₹40,000/- to eligible applicants who are bonafide residents of Goa and belong to the EWS Category.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Scheme for Persons with Benchmark Disability Requiring High Support" was launched by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to promote economic self-reliance among persons with benchmark disabilities requiring high support by granting suitable financial assistance and ensuring proper utilization for their independent living and well-being. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹40,000/- (Rupees forty thousand only) as a one-time payment for purchasing assistive technologies, aids/appliances, personal care assistance services, or educational/vocational training support. The scheme is implemented by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The applications for this scheme are accepted by submitting them to the Director of the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in the prescribed format (Annexure-A) along with the required documents.

Benefits

₹40.0K · one-time

Financial Assistance (one-time payment) of ₹40,000/- for the following purposes:

Assistive technologies and required aids/appliances.

Personal care assistance services.

Educational or vocational training support.

##### Conditions

_The scheme can be availed once every five years, subject to reassessment of eligibility._

_Funds will be recovered if they are found to be misused or used for purposes other than those specified in the scheme._

_Beneficiaries may be required to participate in periodic audits by providing necessary documentation._

_In cases of misuse or non-compliance, the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities may disqualify the beneficiary from future assistance under the scheme._

Required Documents

  • ##### During Application
  • Certificate of Benchmark Disability Requiring High Support Needs Issued By A Competent Authority.
  • Unique Disability Identity Card.
  • Economically Weaker Section Certificate Of The Family Issued By A Competent Authority.
  • Residence Certificate Issued By The Mamlatdar Of The Concerned Taluka.
  • Self-Declaration Stating That The Financial Assistance Will Be Utilized Exclusively For The Approved Purposes.
  • Bank Passbook Copy.
  • Consent To Provide Proof Of Fund Utilization Within Ninety Days.
  • ##### Post-Disbursement
  • Proof of Utilization, Such As Receipts Or Invoices (Must be submitted within ninety days of receiving the financial assistance).
  • Necessary Documentation (May be required for periodic audits).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹40.0K